Columnist: Fred Altvater

Fred AltvaterFred Altvater is a certified USGTF Level III Golf Instructor, who is the Publisher of the Ohio Golf Journal. He is also a radio show host for the Back 9 Report and has a Roku channel, also called the Back 9 Report.

He enjoys giving golf lessons that help golfer’s of every ability. During his hands-on lessons, he specializes in quickly assessing a golfer’s weakness and helping them correct it in a way that creates an immediate improvement in their game. Get his FREE 5 steps to taking strokes off your game online course with videos at Thought Leaders Online Courses.

Fred Altvater

Putting Arc Helps Golfers Succeed

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  • 5 Years ago
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Recent NCAA individual Champion, Maria Fassi uses the Putting Arc to improve her putting and it helped her win the 2019 NCAA Individual title, as well as, finished T-11 at the USGA’s @ Women’s Open at the Country Club of Charleston. An All-American golfer at the University of Arkansas, the Arkansas women’s golf team was one of […]
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aBout Golf Receives Recognition

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  • 5 Years ago
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  aboutGolf, a Toledo-based company was recently named the Editor’s Choice for Best “Premium” Golf Simulator. aBoutGolf’s aG Curve is constructed in a 180-degree arch that provides a panoramic view bolstered by the ultra-HD resolution and custom lighting. The three-dimensional, high-speed camera and trackingsystem provide the most accurate ball and club data.     Randall […]
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Stephen Gangluff Wins 98th Davey Tree Ohio Open

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Stephen Gangluff, a teaching professional at The Club of Tartan Fields in Dublin, came from behind to win in a 3-man playoff at The Weymouth Club to collect his second consecutive Ohio Open Championship victory. His final-round 5-under 67 forced a three-way playoff with Alex Weiss, of Pickerington, and Barberton’s Chad Johnson.   Gangluff made […]
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Ohio Mid Amateur Championship Final Results

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  • 5 Years ago
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  The 2019 Ohio Mid Amateur Championship was conducted over 54 holes at Findlay Country Club, Monday, June 17-19.   Brandon Ellis of Columbus, Ohio bested 2009 Champion, Bill Williamson and Pete Samborsky by 2 strokes to claim his first Ohio Golf Association Championship.   It was the 34th playing of the Championship. The Ohio […]
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Lakota East Captures 5th at New High School National Tournament Held at Disney World

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The inaugural High School Golf National Invitational was held at the end of June at Walt Disney World’s Palm and Magnolia Courses. The invitation-only event was comprised of 300 of the top boys and girls high school golfers from across the country. Aiden Thomas of New Mexico posted two scores of 65-70 for a nine-under […]
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Current & Future Buckeyes Perform Well at USGA Four-Ball Championship

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  • 5 Years ago
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  Current Ohio State Women’s Golf Team member, Aneka Seumanutafa and future Buckeye, Faith Cho teamed up to win medalist honors at the USGA Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida last month. Unfortunately, they were knocked out in the Round of 32. However, another future Buckeye Jillian Bourdage and her […]
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Symetra Tour Returns to French Lick for DONALD ROSS CLASSIC

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  • 5 Years ago
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The 14th stop on the 2019 “Road to the LPGA” takes the Symetra Tour to the Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort in the Hoosier State for the third annual Donald Ross Classic from July 11-13.   “A beautiful Donald Ross-designed track will provide a stern test for our players,” said Mike Nichols, the […]
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Notes From the 29th ING Spring Conference at Sebring, Florida

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  • 5 Years ago
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Before Florida was crisscrossed by interstates, invaded by Mickey Mouse, castles and Princesses, the state was known for its sandy beaches, sunny warm climate, cattle ranches and citrus groves. If you are looking for a place that still holds to the Old Florida ways, visit Sebring in the middle of the state, where cattle ranches […]
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Golden Nugget To Host Lake Charles Championship

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March 26-29, the Country Club at the Golden Nugget will host the Korn Ferry Tour’s inaugural Lake Charles Championship.
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Kinsale’s Bob Sowards Ties for Low Club Pro at Senior PGA Championship

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  • 5 Years ago
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Bob Sowards, Director of Instruction at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Powell, Ohio, finished the Kitchenaid Senior PGA at Oak Hill last month in a tie for 21st place with fellow PGA Club Pro, Mark Brown to win Low Club Pro honors. Sowards has competed in 10 PGA Championships, but had failed to make […]
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